Jason Momoa is a very beloved actor and is known for his good looks, big muscles and killer beard. In a new YouTube video Momoa, who has played Aquaman and Khal Drogo, shaves off his famous beard, causing tons of his fans to cry out and ask “why?”. There’s actually a very good reason, so read on to find out.
Why Did Jason Momoa Shave his Beard?
Jason Momoa
Momoa is well-known for his roles in Game of Thrones and the DC Cinematic Universe. In Game of Thrones, he portrayed wild horse-lord Khal Drogo, a fan-favorite character. In the DC Universe, he portrays a much swarthier and meaner version of Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman.
A huge part of his public image, of course, is his thick beard. In a video recently uploaded to YouTube, however, Momoa is seen shaving off his famous facial hair.
For a Good Cause
Momoa uploaded the beard-shaving in order to draw views to the video for a good cause. The video, sponsored in part by the Aluminum Association, draws attention to the pollution of plastic bottles and the importance of recycling.
Momoa, per the Association, tells the viewer that 75% of all aluminum that has been produced is still in circulation today. As such, Momoa and the Association argue that the use of aluminum is much preferable to plastic.
So Long, Beard
As Momoa shaves off the famous beard, he bids farewell to the famous characters he’s portrayed with it. He says goodbye to Aquaman and Khal Drogo, all while walking through a desert that is strewn with plastic.
Momoa explains that his big change in appearance is preface to another change. That change, he says, is aluminum over plastic. Given that he also plays Aquaman and defends the seas, it makes sense that Momoa would want to see us cut down on plastic usage. After all, the oceans are home to the vast majority of plastic pollution.